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Robert C.
Chamberlain
Sep 27, 1927 — Nov 5, 2020
Robert C. Chamberlain, Jr. departed this life peacefully on November 05, 2020,
he was 93 years old.
Robert was born on September 27, 1927, in Muskogee Country, Oklahoma to
Robert Charles Sr. and Mary Chamberlain. Later as a young child his mother and
stepfather Blake "Papa" Thompson moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
During the middle of his Sophomore year in High School, the family moved to
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Robert joined Fairview Baptist church, where he
he remained a faithful member for over 75yeas. He served as secretary to the
Trustee committee , Expansion committee, Men ministry and various other ministries.
Robert graduated from Douglass High School in 1945 and attended Langston University.
Shortly after attending college he enlisted into the US Army. He proposed to his
beautiful bride and love of his life, Zethel Mae Hooks and they married on August 28, 1951.
From their union came five handsome boys
He was the owner of Chamberlain Burger Bar in the 60's. The restaurant was located downtown
across the Santa Fe Train Station. Then, he relocated to a new location across the street from
VA Hospital which was named the University Cafe. The cafe closed in 1974. Shortly after closing
he was asked to manage the Faculty House, a private club for medical professionals. In his
his retirement he worked part time selling cars and working at Pollard Funeral Home.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and step father. his wife Zethel; son Blake; grandchildren
Maphelle Kenye "Kiki" Chamberlain and William Brewster "BJ" Chamberlain Jr.; 5 brothers Robert Davis,
Marion Pat "Smokey" Chamberlain, Tommy D "TD" Chamberlain, Leroy Anderson, Dee Davis and 6
sisters, Clotiel Coursey, Wynona Pearl Hutchinson, Suzy Morris, Tiny Teague, Milicent Charles and
Evelyn Avery. Uncle Quincy White, Lorene Saunders and Aunt Xenobiz Smith.
Robert leave to cherish his loving memory: his 4 sons, Robert Kendal "Kenny" Chamberlain, Ronald Fredrick
Chamberlain, William Brewster "Billy" Chamberlain Sr. (Cherie) and Victor Carson Chamberlin, all of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. 1 brother, Johnny Anderson (Kathy); 12 sisters, Helen Johnson, Marianne, Stella, Patricia Taylor,
Robbie Davis, Lynnell Mack (Kenny), Jacquelyn Cazenave, Janie Gates, Effie Owens, Ella Radford (LaDon), Rosie Hunt,
Lynette Brown; Uncle James Brewster (Thelma), Aunt Xernona Clayton Brady (Paul); 10 grandchildren, Shyton,
Yvonne, Justin, April, Robert, Nicole, Patricia, Ronisha, Channing, Blair; daughters-in-law, Gwen Chamberlain, Berisha
Wilson-Chamberlain of Kansas City, KS, Paula Chamberlain; daughter-in-love Eustacia "Stacy" Dawson and a host
of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew, cousins and extended family
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